The lowdown on Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage opponents

Scotland are familiar foes for Ireland but less so are Uruguay and Portugal

Ireland defeated Portugal 106-7 in Lisbon during the summer. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Andy Farrell’s Ireland were drawn in Pool D of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Wednesday’s draw in Sydney. Scotland make for familiar foes but Uruguay, and to an extent Portugal, will bring a touch of the unknown to the early weeks of the tournament in two years’ time.

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